The 27 nakshatras of Vedic astrology

• Ashwini: The Ashwini Kumaras, physicians of the gods
• Bharani: Yama, lord of dharma and endings
• Krittika: Agni, the sacred fire
• Rohini: Brahma, the creator
• Mrigashira: Soma, the Moon
• Ardra: Rudra, the storm
• Punarvasu: Aditi, mother of the gods
• Pushya: Brihaspati, teacher of the gods
• Ashlesha: The Nagas, serpent beings
• Magha: The Pitris, the ancestors
• Purva Phalguni: Bhaga, god of good fortune
• Uttara Phalguni: Aryaman, god of contracts and friendship
• Hasta: Savitar, the Sun as giver of life
• Chitra: Vishwakarma, the divine architect
• Swati: Vayu, the wind
• Vishakha: Indra and Agni together
• Anuradha: Mitra, god of friendship
• Jyeshtha: Indra, king of the gods
• Mula: Nirriti, goddess of dissolution
• Purva Ashadha: Apas, the waters
• Uttara Ashadha: The Vishvedevas, the universal gods
• Shravana: Vishnu, the preserver
• Dhanishta: The eight Vasus, gods of abundance
• Shatabhisha: Varuna, lord of the waters
• Purva Bhadrapada: Aja Ekapada, the one-footed goat
• Uttara Bhadrapada: Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the deep
• Revati: Pushan, guardian of travellers and herds